Saturday, April 20, 2013

Society Saturday - Children of the American Colonists

Tuesday morning of lineage week started with the Friendship Breakfast of Children of the American Colonists.

The Children of the American Colonists is an organization for boys and girls age birth to 22. The objects are patriotic and educational. Members trace their lineage to a colonist who rendered civil or military service to the colonies prior to July 4, 1776.

Every year, the Society chooses a project to fund that reflects its purpose. National President Anthony Panei told us about his national project. He is raising money to restore the old schoolhouse at St. Clement's Island in Maryland.

About Me

I first started doing genealogy as a senior in High School - many years before the internet. I spent many hours in cemeteries, courthouses and libraries. I still enjoy traveling to those locations, but I also enjoy using the internet and its ever expanding resources for my research.
I joined the DAR over 30 years ago. I had to put my genealogy on hold for school and family, but I've been involved again for the past 15 years. Since then, I have discovered that I enjoy my memberships in the DAR as well as other lineage groups. Each group has its own "flavor". I thoroughly enjoy the friendships I've made through membership in these groups.
I spend my "free time" (that is, when I'm not working at my "real job") working on my lineage, and helping others with their lineage.